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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1901

Page

2

Col Bain Delights Graham Audience With Among the Masses

Col George W Bain drew a large crowd with a courteous southern persona and a pacifying, humorous take on conflict. He argued that environment shapes men, praised small things as catalysts of great change, and praised Lt Hobson while critiquing the era’s excesses.

Col. Geo. W. Bato Graham Col. Rain Col. Bain South Geo. Grant Gen. Lee George Dewey Hobson United States Blue Grass

Brighton Social Notes and Local Visits

Brighton March 15. Glen Terry of Burlington is spending a few days with his parents. Arnold Miller of Columbus Junction visits with friends and relatives. H. Wood returns from Chicago. Ilo Harkins returns home to Packwood. Clark Tracy in Fairfield. Cam McClurg goes to Packwood. Miss Hursey of Hedrick and Miss Whipple of Ottumwa visit Mrs. McClurg. John Strouse of Washington visits. G. W. Smith attends a Des Moines telephone convention. Eucaline promoted as a leading antiseptic mouthwash by physicians and dentists. sold by druggists.

Glen Terry Burlington Arnold Miller Columbus Junction H. Wood Chicago Ilo Harkins Mrs. McClurg Packwood Clark Tracy Fairfield Cam McClurg Hursey Hedrick Miss Whipple Ottumwa McClurg John Strouse Washington James Downs G. W. Smith Des Moines

Masked men strike Centerville rail depot

Two masked robbers attacked Centerville last night and relieved Night Operator Elsworth of 50 dollars plus 22 dollars belonging to the company. They forced open the safe after threatening staff, then fled as officers pursue leads.

Rock Island Centerville Elsworth C. R. L& P Company

Hoyt's A Milk White Flag a lively stage attraction

The piece promises swift action vivid color and spirited music with attractive performers and top acts. Its strong appeal is proven by consistent large attendance as it tours Logansport Indiana on the 11th Kokomo on the 12th Indianapolis fort on the 13th and so on with dates through Champaign on the 16th.

Hoyt's Logansport Ind Kokomo Frankfort Lafayette Danville

Baptists Hear Rev N B Rairden In City Service

Dr. Rairden of Omaha will lead morning and evening Baptist church services, oversee the Baptist Home Missionary Society west of the Mississippi. Miss Clara Scranton leads the six o'clock youth meeting on the topic Christ Our High Priest. Photographer D S Cole remains at his old stand through month end for duplicates and new work.

N.B. Rairden D. D Omaha Baptist Church Baptist Home Missionary Society Mississippi Clara Scranton Christ D. S Cole

Masquerade Ball by A. O. U. W. Friday Night

The degree team of the A. O. U. W. hosts a masquerade ball at the Armory Saturday evening the 16th. Prizes include 250 dollars for the best masked couple and 1.50 dollars for the ugliest. Admission is 50 cents.

Change at Iowa City Republican confirms new editor

A dispatch from Iowa City reports Geo. T. Reddick will be succeeded the first of next month by G. Logan Payne former editor of the Washington Evening Journal. Payne is a seasoned newspaperman who has traversed the state for the American Press association and worked as an advertising solicitor in Chicago.

Iowa City Geo. T. Reddick Republican G. Logan Payne Washington Evening Journal Payne American Press Associator Chicago

Kindergarten Term Starts March 18

Miss Davidson begins spring term of the Kindergarten school on the 18th. Parents who wish to enroll children should notify Miss Davidson by calling 111, 3b.

Miss Davidson

Lee Derby joins city arrival for summer farm work

Lee Derby of Rimington arrived in the city on the Firefly last evening and departed this morning for Verdi to work on a farm this summer for his uncle W. L. Derby. The rest appears garbled with unrelated text.

Lee Derby Rimington Lil City Verdi W. L. Derby Koox Dougherty Bros

Kathleen Mavourneen at the Graham Tonight

The Miller-Hickman Company presents Kathleen Mavourneen at the Graham this evening. Tickets cost 10 20 or 30 cents and Rowland & Shields sell seats, anticipating a good audience. J A Augustine traveled to Oskaloosa on business. Burnham's Golden Buck cigars are advertised as the best in town.

Opera House Miller-Hickman Company Graham Kathleen Mavourneen Rowland & Shields

Beaumont Oil Boom Expands as Wells Multiply in Refined Town

Letter from W F Palmer of Beaumont Texas reports booming oil activity with over fifty derricks visible near Beaumont four miles from Lucus Geyzer. Land prices jumped from 5 10 to 850 500 per acre. population 10 000 to 12 000. Town infrastructure improves with brick streets and sewer system. expected oil wells to open soon. oil sold at the well for 39 cents per barrel, promising profits for investors and holders.

W. F. Palmer Beaumont Texas Jnrest

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